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MLB star Andrew McCutchen proposes live on 'Ellen'

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder, Andrew McCutchen, had a very good reason for looking incredibly nervous on the "Ellen" show Wednesday. He was setting the scene for something that was about to change the rest of his life.

"Before I go any further, I'm sure people want to know; are you single? Are you dating anyone?" Ellen asked the National League MVP.

McCutchen pointed to his girlfriend, Maria Hanslovan, who was sitting in the audience.

An emotional video began to play showing the couple's lasting relationship. When the clip ended, Ellen motioned for Hanslovan to join them onstage.

"If I can tell the whole world how much I love you, I would do that," McCutchen told Hanslovan. Then, he got down on one knee and asked her to marry him.